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Innovating Clinical Trials

Liam Eves and Ted Trafford
Clinical Trials
Clinical Research
Patient Recruitment
Feasibility Process
Communication
Sponsor-Site Relationships
Patient Engagement
Site Relationships
Transparency
Patient Enrollment
Arcutis Biotherapeutics
Leadership
Trust In Clinical Research
Patient Journey
Scope Creep
Feedback Mechanism
Enrollment Projections
Small and Mid-Size Cros
Data-Driven Strategies
Benchmarking

Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.Ted Trafford - probitymedical.com/With 30 yea... more

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In the final episode of our three-part series with Jill Fikowski, founder and CEO of Changemark Research + Evaluation, we get into one of the most persistent problems in clinical research: retention.

Jill unpacks why participants drop out and it's r... more

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Jill Fikowski, founder and CEO of Changemark Research + Evaluation, we get into what good community engagement actually looks like in practice not as a checkbox, but as a core design principle.

Jill opens with a cl... more

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Jill Fikowski, founder and CEO of Changemark Research + Evaluation, brings 25+ years of lived and professional experience in substance use and mental health research. In this episode we cover her work on the SALOME trial, one of the rare studies that... more

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Clinical trials don’t become complex overnight, they get there one added process at a time.

In this episode, Ted and Liam break down why the industry is so effective at adding new layers, but rarely takes the time to remove what’s no longer needed. ... more

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A 5 AM wake-up call. A perfectly planned setup. And a moment that never delivered.

In this episode, Liam and Ted use a story about a missed “blood moon” to explore a deeper truth in clinical trials: expectations don’t always match reality. They disc... more

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What does it actually mean to put the patient first?

In this episode, Liam and Ted explore the role of empathy and human connection in clinical trials. From rushed pre-screening calls to a powerful story of pausing a consent conversation just to con... more

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What makes a truly high-performing team?

Inspired by the precision of Formula One pit crews, where the difference between winning and losing is measured in milliseconds, Ted and Liam explore what clinical trial teams can learn from elite performance ... more

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In Part 3 of 3, Liam and Ted continue their conversation with Frank Watanabe, CEO of Arcutis Biotherapeutics discussing work-life balance, building social capital, and management vs. leadership.

The conversation explores leadership at a practical le... more

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Recent Guests

Jill Fikowski
Founder and CEO of Changemark Research Plus Evaluation
Changemark Research Plus Evaluation
Episode: Ep 2.23: Jill Fikowski on Why Participants Drop Out and What to Do About It (3/3)
Frank Watanabe
CEO at Arcutis (dermatology-focused biotech)
Arcutis
Episode: ICT Ep. 2.16 Leading Teams That Take Risks and Deliver Results With Frank Watanabe (3/3)
Maya Zlatanova
CEO of TrialHub and FindMeCure
TrialHub and FindMeCure
Episode: ICT Ep29: Feasibility is Broken: Maya Zlatanova on Redesigning Feasibility
Jill Pellegrino
CEO of AutoCruitment with extensive experience in patient recruitment and clinical research.
AutoCruitment
Episode: ICT Ep28: Recruitment Solutions with Jill Pellegrino
Nick Palumbo
Clinical research professional with a wealth of experience in feasibility and recruitment.
Not specified
Episode: ICT Ep27: Expanding the Scope of Feasibility in Clinical Trials with Nick Palumbo (Part 3 of 3)
Joel White
Episode: ICT Ep24: Q3 Results with Joel White (Part 3)

Hosts

Liam Eves
Co-host/Host focusing on trial delivery optimization, site relationships, and industry insights; often cited as leading educational discussions and practical frameworks for sponsors, CROs, and sites.
Ted Trafford
Co-host/Host with a deep background in feasibility, site relationships, and leadership in clinical research; frequently discusses industry challenges, organizational culture, and practical improvements for trials.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

ICT Ep. 2.14 From Navy Officer to CEO: The DNA of Leadership with Frank Watanabe (1/3)
Q: How did you get to the idea of operating principles and how did you articulate them?
The founders collaborated across cities to define 12, later 13 principles, ensuring they would be lived daily, not just written; they evolved over ten years and are actively woven into performance reviews and recognition.
ICT Ep. 2.14 From Navy Officer to CEO: The DNA of Leadership with Frank Watanabe (1/3)
Q: So what do you think about your development and your journey as becoming a leader?
Frank describes a leadership journey shaped by a blend of military discipline, patient-centric focus, and learning from early career stints at Eli Lilly and Amgen, culminating in building Arcutis with a deliberate culture base and operating principles.
ICT Ep25: A deep dive into Feasibility with Nick Palumbo (Part 1 of 3)
Q: Do you see value in sharing some of those benchmarking rates with the sites during feasibility?
There's a risk that sharing aggregate rates could mislead high-performing sites about their potential contributions, so it's better to leave that information out.
ICT Ep25: A deep dive into Feasibility with Nick Palumbo (Part 1 of 3)
Q: What are some of the factors that have the biggest impact on a group's ability to accurately forecast for studies?
Factors include historical data comparison, understanding site demographics, and keeping track of communication with active sites.
ICT Ep25: A deep dive into Feasibility with Nick Palumbo (Part 1 of 3)
Q: What were the main sort of differences in the perspectives that you were able to glean from sponsor and site perspective?
The main differences included the lack of transparency and communication from the sponsor side to the site regarding the feasibility questionnaire.

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What is Innovating Clinical Trials about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two clinical research-focused hosts explore core issues shaping the industry, from patient recruitment and feasibility to site relationships and leadership in fast-paced trial environments. Episodes emphasize practical, frontline challenges: building trust with patients and caregivers, optimizing enrollment funnels, navigating handoffs between sponsors, CROs, and sites, and adopting high-performance collaboration in clinical operations. Across episodes, practical heuristics—such as clarifying roles, mapping processes, balancing speed with sound governance, and leveraging behavioral insights—are offered as actionable takeaways for sponsors, CROs, and sites. The show frequently surfaces real-world anecdotes and industry pain points, making it... more

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